IZH Jupiter 3 (with sidecar) vs DKW RT 350 S (1975)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the IZH Jupiter 3 (with sidecar)stacks up against the DKW RT 350 S. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecIZH Jupiter 3 (with sidecar)DKW RT 350 S
Model year19751956
Price
Engine347 cc348 cc
Horsepower25 hp19 hp
Weight162 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission4-speed
Front brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear brakesExpanding brakeExpanding brake (drum brake)
Tires3.50-18 / 3.50-18 3.50-18 / 3.50-18

IZH Jupiter 3 (with sidecar) vs DKW RT 350 S — which should you buy?

Picking between the IZH Jupiter 3 (with sidecar) and the DKW RT 350 S usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the IZH Jupiter 3 (with sidecar) brings 25 hp, while the DKW RT 350 S counters with 19 hp at 162 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: